Clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome: a case series
This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome; to compare the outcomes of infants infected in the first (1T, n=20) and second trimesters of pregnancy (2T, n=11); to investigate correlations between birth weight, birth and follow-up head circumference, birth gestational age, and gross motor scores. Methods: Participants were evaluated with Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and part A of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-A). ANOVA compared head circumference, birth gestational age, birth weight, and gross motor performance of 1T and 2T. Results: The correlations ...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
A new biofeedback approach for the control of awake bruxism and chronic migraine headache: utilization of an awake posterior interocclusal device
Conclusion: The utilization of a posterior interocclusal device designed for the management and control of awake bruxism through biofeedback seems to contribute to the reduction of pain (including migraine headache) in the majority of patients, and, even with the device withdrawal (at t90), the improvement remained at the same level, suggesting the patients succeeded in controlling their awake bruxism and consequently the pains.RESUMO Introdu ção: A relação de comorbidade bidirecional entre enxaqueca crônica e dor no segmento cefálico nos levou a avaliar a melhora na redução da dor em pacientes diagnosticados co...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Predictors of hemorrhagic transformation after acute ischemic stroke based on the experts’ opinion
Conclusion: Although many studies have evaluated HT in patients with acute ischemic stroke, the published risk factors were neither uniform nor in agreement with those cited by the stroke specialists. These findings may be helpful to build a score that can be tested with the goal of improving the prediction of HT.RESUMO Introdu ção: A transformação hemorrágica (TH) é uma complicação comum após a isquemia cerebral e pode estar associada a desfechos desfavoráveis. Alguns fatores de risco para TH têm sido identificados, mas ainda há controvérsias. Objetivo: Descrever os fatores de risco para TH mais frequent...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Brazilian Neurology is against racism
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Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Clinically significant differences: what to choose?
Abstract A unique association joins Guillaume Apollinaire, Blaise Cendrars and Louis Ferdinand C éline. Besides being great exponents of French literature, they were all neurologically wounded during the First World War. Apollinaire had a traumatic brain injury, Cendrars developed phantom limb neuropathic pain and Céline presented radial nerve paralysis. There is quite an evidence that suppor ts that their artistic output was also influenced by acquired neurological conditions during the war. The examples of these three French authors reveal the surprising intimacy Neurology can share with art and history.Resumo Uma asso...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Bilateral trochlear nerve palsy due to cerebral vasculitis related to COVID-19 infection
Abstract A unique association joins Guillaume Apollinaire, Blaise Cendrars and Louis Ferdinand C éline. Besides being great exponents of French literature, they were all neurologically wounded during the First World War. Apollinaire had a traumatic brain injury, Cendrars developed phantom limb neuropathic pain and Céline presented radial nerve paralysis. There is quite an evidence that suppor ts that their artistic output was also influenced by acquired neurological conditions during the war. The examples of these three French authors reveal the surprising intimacy Neurology can share with art and history.Resumo Uma asso...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Hippocampal sclerosis in paracoccidioidomycosis
Abstract A unique association joins Guillaume Apollinaire, Blaise Cendrars and Louis Ferdinand C éline. Besides being great exponents of French literature, they were all neurologically wounded during the First World War. Apollinaire had a traumatic brain injury, Cendrars developed phantom limb neuropathic pain and Céline presented radial nerve paralysis. There is quite an evidence that suppor ts that their artistic output was also influenced by acquired neurological conditions during the war. The examples of these three French authors reveal the surprising intimacy Neurology can share with art and history.Resumo Uma asso...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Aniridia as a clue for the diagnosis of Gillespie syndrome
Abstract A unique association joins Guillaume Apollinaire, Blaise Cendrars and Louis Ferdinand C éline. Besides being great exponents of French literature, they were all neurologically wounded during the First World War. Apollinaire had a traumatic brain injury, Cendrars developed phantom limb neuropathic pain and Céline presented radial nerve paralysis. There is quite an evidence that suppor ts that their artistic output was also influenced by acquired neurological conditions during the war. The examples of these three French authors reveal the surprising intimacy Neurology can share with art and history.Resumo Uma asso...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
The neurology behind three wounded French artists during the great world war
Abstract A unique association joins Guillaume Apollinaire, Blaise Cendrars and Louis Ferdinand C éline. Besides being great exponents of French literature, they were all neurologically wounded during the First World War. Apollinaire had a traumatic brain injury, Cendrars developed phantom limb neuropathic pain and Céline presented radial nerve paralysis. There is quite an evidence that suppor ts that their artistic output was also influenced by acquired neurological conditions during the war. The examples of these three French authors reveal the surprising intimacy Neurology can share with art and history.Resumo Uma asso...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Neuroimaging investigation of memory changes in migraine: a systematic review
Conclusions: Migraine is associated to global dysfunction of multisensory integration and memory processing. This condition changes the activity of structures in various regions related to memory of pain, prospective memory, as well as in short- and long-term verbal and visuospatial memories. However, it is necessary to perform studies with larger samples in association with cognitive tests, and without the interference of medications to verify possible alterations and to draw more concrete conclusions.RESUMO Introdu ção: Indivíduos com enxaqueca geralmente se queixam de menor desempenho de memória. Métodos de diag...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
The Xbox/Kinect use in poststroke rehabilitation settings: a systematic review
Conclusion: The greater use of Xbox/Kinect in treating patients after stroke is in recovery of balance and motor function, and the evidence support its application. These findings enable the use of virtual reality technology through Xbox/Kinect in rehabilitation programs, focusing on postural balance and motor skills. However, conclusive results are still not possible. Therefore, caution in the use of this technology is required.RESUMO Introdu ção: Jogos ativos baseados em realidade virtual têm sido amplamente utilizados na reabilitação de muitas condições clínicas. No entanto, estudos sobre a utilização do Xb...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Presence of generalized periodic discharges and hospital mortality
Conclusions: The presence of post-CA GPDs was associated with worse prognosis, but it was not clear whether these patterns are independent factors of an unfavorable evolution.RESUMO Introdu ção: As descargas periódicas generalizadas (DPG) são padrões raros que podem ser encontrados durante monitorização eletroencefalográfica prolongada (MEP) em pacientes críticos. Esses padrões têm sido correlacionados com crises não convulsivas e estado de mal epiléptico não convulsivo, associados a um pior prognóstico. Objetivo: Comparar o desfecho entre pacientes que desenvolveram DPG e pacientes com anormalidades i...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Decompressive craniectomy versus conservative treatment: limits and possibilities in malignant stroke
Conclusion: In absolute values, superiority in the effectiveness of DC over CT was perceived, showing that the reduction in mortality was at the expense of increased disability.RESUMO Introdu ção: O infarto maligno da artéria cerebral média (ACM) ocorre em um subgrupo de pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) isquêmico e a craniectomia descompressiva (CD) precoce é um de seus tratamentos. Objetivo: Investigar o desfecho funcional de pacientes com acidente vascular cerebr al isquêmico maligno submetidos à craniectomia descompressiva em um centro de emergência neurológica do nordeste do Brasil. Métod...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Cognitive assessment in patients with Hepatitis C submitted to treatment with Sofosbuvir and Simeprevir or Daclatasvir
Conclusion: The treatment of the hepatitis C virus improved cognitive performance, especially in relation to memory.RESUMO Introdu ção: A hepatite C pode ser definida como uma doença infecciosa, que se desenvolve por uma atividade inflamatória, que pode gerar um comprometimento no Sistema Nervoso Central, podendo ocasionar prejuízos cognitivos e sintomas de depressão. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o d esempenho cognitivo de pacientes com hepatite C crônica antes e após o tratamento com simeprevir, sofosbuvir e daclatasvir. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo prospectivo em três etapas: antes...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Cystatin C as a potential biomarker to evaluate migraine
Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that high serum Cys C levels are independently associated to migraine without aura. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to determine the serum levels of Cys C in patients with migraine. Thus, serum Cys C may be a potential biomarker of migraine.RESUMO Introdu ção: A enxaqueca é uma síndrome neurovascular multifatorial e está intimamente associada à inflamação. A cistatina C (Cys C) é um polipeptídeo neuroendócrino que também desempenha papel importante na inflamação. Objetivo: Investigar os níveis de Cys C em pacientes com enxaqueca sem aura. Mét...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - June 26, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
